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Ngor Okpala 2027: Akwara Secures Stakeholders' Backing as Grassroots Consultation and Mobilization Begin

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 By Genesis Ogiri NGOR OKPALA, IMO STATE — Barrister Patrice Eberechukwu Akwara, the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Ngor Okpala State Constituency seat in the Imo State House of Assembly, has officially commenced his grassroots mobilization and stakeholder engagement campaign with a strategic pre-campaign consultative meeting held in Obiangwu, near the Imo Airport. The consultative forum brought together party leaders, ward executives, community stakeholders, traditional leaders, youth and women representatives, professionals, political associates, and supporters from across the constituency. The meeting formed part of the campaign's early engagement strategy aimed at consolidating grassroots support, strengthening party structures, and articulating a people-driven agenda ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addressing participants, Akwara stated that meaningful representation begins with listening to the people and incorporating their aspira...
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Ambassador Rahab Agwom Azi Nominated for Pan-African Humanitarian Excellence Award, in Tanzania.

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA – Ambassador Rahab Agwom Azi, Founder and Executive Director of Rahab Azi Inspire Initiative (RAAZINSPIRE), has been nominated for the Most Gender-Focused Humanitarian Excellence Award at the 2026 Samia Suluhu Hassan Pan-African Leadership Awards, scheduled to hold during the African MSME Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The prestigious nomination recognizes Ambassador Azi's sustained commitment to advancing gender equality, humanitarian service, and the socio-economic empowerment of girls and women across Nigeria and beyond. The awards, organized by the Leading Women of Africa (LWA) , celebrate distinguished African leaders whose contributions continue to promote inclusive development, transformational leadership, and sustainable social impact across the continent. Reacting to the nomination, Ambassador Azi described the recognition as a collective achievement rather than a personal milestone, dedicating it to every girl whose dreams have ...
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Dr. Grace Adagba Nominated to National EdTech Committee, Reaffirms Commitment to Digital Learning

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By Genesis Ogiri ABUJA, June 30, 2026 – The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has been nominated to serve on the National Educational Technology (EdTech) Committee, representing Benue State, in a move that underscores her growing role in advancing digital learning and educational innovation in Nigeria. Dr. Adagba received the nomination during the Federal Ministry of Education–Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Roundtable on Digital Resources held in Abuja. The high-level engagement brought together education administrators, policymakers, development partners, and technology experts to deliberate on strategies for integrating digital solutions into Nigeria's basic education system. Expressing appreciation for the recognition, Dr. Adagba described her nomination as both an honour and a significant responsibility. She said the appointment provides another opportunity to contribute meaningf...
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Benue SUBEB Chairman, Dr. Grace Adagba Flags Off National Learning Assessment, Urges Credible Data Collection

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By Genesis Ogiri MAKURDI, BENUE STATE — The Executive Chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Dr. Grace Adagba, has officially flagged off the 2026 National Learning Assessment (NLA) in Benue State, describing the exercise as a critical step toward strengthening evidence-based educational planning and improving learning outcomes across the state. The exercise commenced on Monday with the training of assessors at the Benue SUBEB headquarters in Makurdi, in line with the declaration of National Learning Assessment Week, scheduled for June 29 to July 5, 2026, by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa. The assessment is being implemented through a collaborative effort involving the Federal Ministry of Education, the World Bank, UBEC, and UNICEF. Addressing participants during the training,   Dr. Adagba said the National Learning Assessment represents a strategic intervention designed to generate credible data on learn...
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Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama Raises Alarm Over Alleged Irregular Issuance of NDC Nomination Forms

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By Genesis Ogiri | State House Correspondent ABUJA – A House of Representatives aspirant for Oredo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, has alleged irregularities in the issuance of the party's nomination forms, warning that any process conducted outside the party's constitution and the provisions of the Electoral Act could expose the party to avoidable legal disputes. In a statement titled "Irregular Issuance of NDC Nomination Forms in Oredo Federal Constituency," the NDC aspirant expressed concern over what he described as procedural breaches in the party's nomination process, urging the leadership of the party to uphold transparency, internal democracy and strict compliance with electoral laws. Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama alleged that some aspirants within the party were issued nomination forms outside the established procedures prescribed by the party's constitution. According to him, ...
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Cross-Carpeting and Party Primaries: Oredo NDC Rep Aspirant, Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, Calls for Strict Adherence to Electoral Laws

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By Genesis Ogiri  ABUJA – The House of Representatives aspirant for Oredo Federal Constituency on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Igbinosa Ogbeide-Ihama, has called for unwavering adherence to the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and the Electoral Act 2026, stressing that respect for constitutional order and internal party democracy remains indispensable to the integrity of Nigeria's electoral process. Dr. Ogbeide-Ihama made the call in a comprehensive opinion article titled, "Cross-Carpeting, Party Primaries & The Law: What the Electoral Act 2026 Says About a Sitting Lawmaker Who Lost APC Primaries, Then Joined NDC," in which he examined the constitutional and electoral implications of a serving State House of Assembly member allegedly moving across multiple political parties within a single legislative tenure. While deliberately withholding the identity of the individual referenced in the article, leadership and...
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Amb. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole Celebrates Birthday with Multi-City Empowerment of 2,000 Nigerians

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By Genesis ogiri  ABUJA — In an extraordinary display of compassion, visionary leadership and purposeful philanthropy, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mary Crown Foundation, Ambassador Dr. Mary Olubunmi Gbadewole commemorated her birthday anniversary on Friday, June 26, 2026, by empowering more than 5,000 vulnerable Nigerians through a multi-city humanitarian outreach spanning Abuja, Ibadan, Ilorin and  New Jersey, United States. The large-scale intervention, which has become an annual signature of the Foundation, reflected Dr. Gbadewole's unwavering commitment to poverty alleviation, entrepreneurship development and inclusive social welfare. The empowerment programme was conducted simultaneously across the four cities, with thousands participating both physically and virtually, underscoring the Foundation's growing humanitarian influence beyond Nigeria's shores. The colourful grand finale was held at Staff Community School, Asokoro, Abuja, wh...
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